Cladder

Role Overview

Cladder at Ghobash Group (GCG Engineering Services), supporting ADNOC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

GCG Engineering Services is a legacy company with over 40 years of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions and aftermarket support for precision instruments, metering systems, flow controls, heat exchangers, automation, and electrical & instrumentation bulk trading. The company serves the Oil & Gas, Water, Power, and Industrial sectors across the GCC region.

Role Purpose

To install and fabricate protective cladding systems over insulated HVAC ducts, piping, vessels, and mechanical equipment in accordance with approved drawings and site specifications, ensuring weatherproofing, proper sealing, and maintenance accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Cladding Work

• Install aluminium, stainless steel (SS), galvanized iron (GI), and other sheet metal cladding over insulated HVAC ducts, chilled water lines, process piping, valves, flanges, vessels, tanks, and equipment.
• Install removable cladding boxes for valves, strainers, flanges, and other maintenance-access components.
• Ensure proper overlap, sealing, weatherproofing, and finishing of all cladding installations.

Fabrication & Customization

• Measure, fabricate, cut, bend, roll, and fit cladding sheets according to approved drawings and site requirements.
• Fabricate elbows, reducers, tees, end caps, valve boxes, and custom cladding sections using sheet metal.

Assembly & Fastening

• Secure cladding using rivets, screws, bands, pop rivets, sealants, and approved fastening systems.

Technical Coordination

• Read and interpret HVAC layouts, piping isometrics, P&IDs, GA drawings, and insulation drawings.
• Coordinate with insulation crews to ensure insulation is correctly installed before cladding.

Maintenance & Repair

• Repair or replace damaged cladding during construction, pre-commissioning, or maintenance activities.

Equipment & Safety

• Use sheet metal fabrication tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Cladder in HVAC and oil & gas projects.
• Vocational training, trade certification, or relevant certification.
• Proven experience cladding HVAC ductwork, chilled water piping, process piping, vessels, and mechanical equipment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.